About the author: Michael R. Bartish
Founding Member of SBBL Law
Michael R. Bartish is a founding member of SBBL Law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, representing clients in state courts throughout Michigan and federal courts nationwide. A retired U.S. Army JAG Corps officer and former Senior Trial Counsel, he defends clients against complex felonies and misdemeanors. Mr. Bartish has secured numerous not-guilty verdicts in Western Michigan and successfully argued motions to suppress illegally seized evidence, resulting in case dismissals. He also practices extensively before the Michigan Department of State Driver’s License Appeal Division to help reinstate driving privileges. He is an honors graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Law.




